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Keyboards from 20000 Leagues Under the Sea

I am always amazed by all those who work long hours to customize their own computers cases, laptops, ipods, …

This keyboard began its life as a very rare IBM Model M-15 split ergonomic keyboard like the one below, and was customized to look like an artifact straight out of a Jules Vernes book. Fans of Steampunk now have their Holy Graal.

This keyboard was commissioned by a female client and has some elegant, feminine design features such as violet LEDs, an acanthus-leaf pattern etched into the brass, and a soft burgundy wrist pad that is removable for cleaning. It also has a built-in “buttonless” touchpad mouse in the center (tap anywhere to left-click and drag, tap in the top-right corner to right-click). This keyboard is interesting because the typing plane is actually tipped forward rather than back. It looks odd at first, but actually makes for a very comfortable typing position.

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The details on the Keyboards is impressive – the artist most likely uses scrap typewriters and metals to create a piece like tha.

About the authorJessica Choi

Jessica Choi is a Content Marketing + Business Development Associate specializing in Social Media and Video Production. She loves her DSLR camera and out of the box experiential marketing events. She also has an unhealthy obsession with pretty sticky notes and Schneider pens.